All,

Interesting discussion points and info. I enjoy getting other's ideas and opinions.

But I have a slightly different issue in this area. I have been using a SB Live (value edition) for over 2 years, and while I have no real problems or issues with it, what I have noticed about it was that when playing mp3 files, the sound quality really was dependent upon the decoding engine within the playback software. Example: While Winamp is quick and easy to use - MMJukebox sounds far superior (on my Yamaha speakers anyway)

I was wondering if anybody else noticed something similar with different software on their soundcards???

Randyman